Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Financial Management at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Management is a 'conversion' course to gain professional qualifications in accounting for graduates in other disciplines. It is accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) as a recognised Graduate conversion course.
Students who intend to enrol in the course for membership of any of the accounting bodies should consult the relevant body for specification of the units that must be completed towards their program prior to enrolment. This assessment is usually based on the candidate's previous tertiary studies. In some cases students may need to take additional units to those prescribed for this course in order to gain accreditation.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Professional Membership: The Coordinator of the Graduate Diploma in Financial Management is able to advise students on a program that will satisfy CPA Australia, ICAA and NIA. This program may require ratification by the professional body and the student is advised to obtain such ratification prior to commencing their studies. Students are not eligible for admission to membership of the professional bodies unless they have completed the required units Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. The course is available on a fee-paying basis only. 2. Except as provided in Rule 3., an applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, or shall provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature. 3. (a) A candidate may be permitted to enrol concurrently for a degree and the Graduate Diploma provided that, except in special circumstances with the approval of the course coordinator, the candidate, as a full-time student, does not enrol in more than four units in each semester, or, as a part-time student, does not enrol in more than two units in each semester. (b) Such a candidate shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded the Graduate Diploma. 4. After admission to candidature candidates shall have a program of study approved by the relevant head of school or nominee. |
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| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 24 credit points. Each application is decided individually, and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit. |
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| Fast Track | Summer school is available (full fees may apply) |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. The course is available on a fee-paying basis only.
2. Except as provided in Rule 3., an applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, or shall provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature.
3. (a) A candidate may be permitted to enrol concurrently for a degree and the Graduate Diploma provided that, except in special circumstances with the approval of the course coordinator, the candidate, as a full-time student, does not enrol in more than four units in each semester, or, as a part-time student, does not enrol in more than two units in each semester.
(b) Such a candidate shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded the Graduate Diploma.
4. After admission to candidature candidates shall have a program of study approved by the relevant head of school or nominee.
Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 24 credit points. Each application is decided individually and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
In exceptional circumstances, the school may vary the requirements by extending the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than 12 months.
Course Requirements
1. A candidate shall:
(a) follow a program of study prescribed by the school as set out in Rule 2.; and
(b) complete such written assignments and tasks as are prescribed and pass any examination as is prescribed in each unit of the program of study.
2. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points. Except with the permission of the school the program of study shall comprise:
(a) units to a minimum value of 36 credit points in the relevant Major for the Graduate Diploma; and
(b) elective units approved by the course coordinator to a minimum value of 12 credit points from the School of Business, Economics and Public Policy; and
(c) a maximum of 24 credit points at 100 level and a minimum of 12 credit points at 300 level; or
(d) any combination of units at 300 and 400 level.
Majors for the Graduate Diploma
Except with the permission of the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator, the program of study shall include units to a minimum value of 36 credit points chosen as follows:
Graduate Diploma:
Financial Management
Major Disciplines:
AFM units and selected LS units.
Professional Accounting Accreditation
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.
For candidates studying Full-Time = 48 cps per year or 24 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 40-48 hours per week.
For candidates studying Part-Time = 24 cps per year or 12 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 20-24 hours per week.